This article was written by Laura Dunford, MCN deputy communications director, and originally published in the Fall 2025 issue of Nonprofit News: Nonprofit Volatility. Read the full issue. Top takeaway: Messaging… Continue reading Taking back the narrative: proactive nonprofit talking points
Author: Laura Dunford
Survey: improve state grantmaking policies
Top takeaway: The Office of Grant’s Management is asking for input by May 8 on three areas – payments, reports, and monitoring. Plus May 4 State Grant Payments Listening Session. Nonprofits… Continue reading Survey: improve state grantmaking policies
Making RFPs user-friendly: advocacy update
Top takeaway: A bill requiring a standardized RFP template has passed a committee in the House last week and can now be taken up on the floor. We are cautiously… Continue reading Making RFPs user-friendly: advocacy update
Where fraud has actually occurred + state recommendations
Top takeaway: What actually happened in the most widely reported cases of fraud, plus recommendations that are grounded in evidence. In recent months, MCN has heard from many of you… Continue reading Where fraud has actually occurred + state recommendations
Take action: opposing the Gov.’s legislatively named grants ban
Top takeaway: The proposed ban is misguided in its attempt to curb fraud and could be harmful to nonprofits. MCN opposes the ban and we need your help. View the… Continue reading Take action: opposing the Gov.’s legislatively named grants ban
Speak up for your mission: how to start public policy work
This article was written by Marie Ellis, MCN senior public policy advisor, and originally published in the Summer 2025 issue of Nonprofit News: Special Nonprofit Advocacy Issue. Read the full… Continue reading Speak up for your mission: how to start public policy work
2026 legislative session, public policy priorities
Top takeaway: 2026 policy priorities include uphold and protect the role of the nonprofit sector; advance budget, tax, and economic policies that create a more equitable Minnesota; build a strong… Continue reading 2026 legislative session, public policy priorities
Guidance for federal law enforcement encounters at nonprofits
Top takeaway: A sample policy to help your nonprofit prepare for potential Federal Law Enforcement encounters at your nonprofit. Preparation is the most important factor in avoiding mistakes and managing… Continue reading Guidance for federal law enforcement encounters at nonprofits
Partial federal government shutdown over: updates
Top takeaway: Congress and the White House enacted bipartisan legislation on Feb. 3 to reopen and fund key federal agencies, ending a four-day partial government shutdown. Temporary funding for DHS… Continue reading Partial federal government shutdown over: updates
Actions of solidarity for friends and allies outside Minnesota
Top takeaway: For our non-Minnesotan friends, thank you for your outreach and outpouring of support, and here are some tangible ways you can be in solidarity with the people of… Continue reading Actions of solidarity for friends and allies outside Minnesota